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The exploration of principles and practices related to the organization, retrieval, dissemination and preservation of information, with a focus on the role of libraries in supporting access to knowledge and promoting information literacy.

UMSI Research Roundup. Cannabis Use, TikTok Social Drama. Recent publications by UMSI faculty and PhD students.

Cannabis use | TikTok social drama: UMSI Research Roundup

08/28/2024

Recent UMSI faculty and PhD student publications. 

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Megan Threats in a colorful jacket and a long skirt standing in front of a multi-colored wall.

Megan Threats named Michigan State University Stephen O. Murray Scholar in Residence

08/27/2024

During the residency, Threats will be hosting a series of public workshops and events paying homage to the legacy of libraries who’ve engaged in intersectional activism. 

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Welcome, new faculty

UMSI welcomes new 2024-25 faculty

08/23/2024

UMSI’s newest faculty bring industry experience and help expand course offerings and expertise in areas like health informatics, digital media studies and social media. 

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A black and white photo of a teenager driving a classic car while another teen smiles from the passenger seat

Teenage dream: MSI student uncovers adolescence in the archives

08/21/2024

As a 2024 junior fellow at the Library of Congress, Gigi Broyles looked beyond fictional representations of teenagers to find the real teens of history.  

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Information Changes Everything: The Podcast

UMSI launches “Information Changes Everything” podcast

07/29/2024

Information changes everything — including your morning commute. Tune into UMSI’s new podcast, which spotlights research and news from the world of information science.

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UMSI News, Awards & Honors: June 2024

06/04/2024

UMSI researchers are recognized nationally and internationally for their outstanding work. Read about their recent accomplishments. 

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A team of UMSI students poses with their community partner, Dress for Success, in Washington, D.C.

For UMSI students, a spring break with lasting impact

03/18/2024

First offered in 1999, UMSI’s Alternative Spring Break program invites students to spend their time off completing hands-on information projects across the U.S.

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Jesse Johnston. UMSI Clinical assistant professor. Appointed as secretary of the board of directors for the National Recording Preservation Foundation.

Jesse Johnston appointed to board of the National Recording Preservation Foundation

03/12/2024

Johnston will be in charge of administering audio preservation grants to organizations and individuals throughout the country. 

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Graphic with the UMSI logo, a photo of Emily Drabinski, and the text: Data, Archives and Information in Society (DAIS) Seminar: "What's Critical About Critical Librarianship?": Emily Drabinski: President, American Library Association: Associate Professor, Queens College: Photo: Alisha Jucevic

"Making trouble that matters": ALA president Emily Drabinski to speak on campus

01/31/2024

President of the American Library Association Emily Drabinski’s Feb. 6 visit comes in the midst of escalating pro-censorship attacks on libraries, including attacks on her own identity. 

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Stephanie Vettese, Clayton Zimmerman and Ziyan Zhou stand in front of the brick exterior of the Bentley, which reads "Bentley Historical Library"

UMSI students design a makeover for the university's archives

01/08/2024

A team of master’s students at UMSI combined their expertise in archives and user-centered design to reimagine public spaces at the Bentley Historical Library, making them more welcoming to newcomers. 

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